AWS Services Expert

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced AWS Solution Architect with strong architectural thinking and hands-on cloud expertise. The ideal candidate should understand how to design scalable, secure, and resilient AWS solutions aligned with AWS Well-Architected Framework principles.

The role requires someone who can quickly analyze requirements, recommend the right AWS services, build proof-of-concepts, and provide practical architecture guidance across cloud and emerging AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design cloud-native solutions using appropriate AWS services and architectural patterns
• Recommend AWS offerings aligned with Well-Architected pillars (Security, Reliability, Performance Efficiency, Cost Optimization, Operational Excellence, Sustainability)
• Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into scalable cloud architectures
• Build quick POCs and solution prototypes using AWS services
• Collaborate with engineering, business, and leadership teams to define architecture roadmaps
• Ensure solutions follow security, compliance, and operational best practices
• Provide architecture guidance for modern application platforms, APIs, microservices, and AI-driven solutions
• Participate in technical discussions, reviews, and cloud strategy initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience designing solutions on AWS Cloud
• Deep expertise in select AWS services with broad knowledge across the AWS ecosystem
• Ability to recommend the right AWS services based on business and technical requirements
• Strong understanding of the AWS Well-Architected Framework
• Experience creating POCs and architecture recommendations
• Excellent communication and articulation skills
• Ability to work onsite from Detroit, MI after selection

Good to Have

• AWS Certifications
• Exposure to Snowflake (knowledge only; not an ETL/ELT role)
• Knowledge of AI/ML and Generative AI capabilities
• Understanding of secure and responsible AI solution design
• Familiarity with Agentic AI frameworks and MCP patterns